PRÜFTECHNIK Alignment Systems has introduced SHAFTALIGN®, a new laser shaft alignment system that will redefine shaft alignment standards.

Launched at its International Sales Meeting in October 2009, SHAFTALIGN® combines simplicity of operation with precise measurement and state-of- the-art technology. Its backlit TFT colour display and the computer's built-in display light sensor optimizes image quality and the device power management.

The system's intuitive auto-flow capability guides the user progressively to determine the machinery alignment condition. The innovative "Active Clock" measurement mode collects automatically the laser coordinates for the corresponding shaft position. Only 3 to 4 readings over a rotation angle of less then 70° are required to achieve a precision alignment. All relevant alignment results are presented in one screen including the alignment status evaluation via "Smiley" and LED.

SHAFTALIGN® is a high precision user-friendly alignment system incorporating the functions to eliminate human error and optimize productivity.

SHAFTALIGN® is expandable to more powerful features as alignment requirements demand. The system offers a variety of options generating and archiving alignment measurement reports through the freeware ALIGNMENT REPORTER PC software or the direct saving of reports as PDF to a memory stick.